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EP345: Not All Fish Food is Created Equal with Chris Clevers of Hikari Sales USA

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Today's episode features Chris Clever, the President of Hikari Sales USA, and Eric Triplett discussing the subject of aquatic fish food and fish husbandry. Clever asserts that most fish foods prioritize marketing over nutritional research, contrasting this with Hikari's extensive research and development process, which can take years and includes a dedicated research lab in Japan. The discussion explains how poor-quality food impacts fish health and water quality due to undigested waste and also covers the importance of feeding frequency, proper pellet size, and the company's preference for frozen food supplements over live foods due to contamination risks. Furthermore, Clever provides a brief history of the Hikari brand, which originated in the late 1800s by raising carp as food fish, and highlights the Saki-Hikari line as a top innovation featuring beneficial probiotics.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prioritize food based on nutritional research and scientific development rather than focusing only on marketing stories.
  • Feed fish small amounts of food multiple times throughout the day to maintain an optimized metabolism.
  • Select the smallest size pellet your fish will accept to increase the surface area available for digestion.
  • Avoid mixing different brands of fish food, as this disrupts the carefully balanced nutritional profile of a quality diet.
  • Invest in both a high-quality fish food and an effective water conditioner to reduce long-term maintenance issues and enjoy your hobby more.
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Content provided by Eric Triplett. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Eric Triplett or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Today's episode features Chris Clever, the President of Hikari Sales USA, and Eric Triplett discussing the subject of aquatic fish food and fish husbandry. Clever asserts that most fish foods prioritize marketing over nutritional research, contrasting this with Hikari's extensive research and development process, which can take years and includes a dedicated research lab in Japan. The discussion explains how poor-quality food impacts fish health and water quality due to undigested waste and also covers the importance of feeding frequency, proper pellet size, and the company's preference for frozen food supplements over live foods due to contamination risks. Furthermore, Clever provides a brief history of the Hikari brand, which originated in the late 1800s by raising carp as food fish, and highlights the Saki-Hikari line as a top innovation featuring beneficial probiotics.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prioritize food based on nutritional research and scientific development rather than focusing only on marketing stories.
  • Feed fish small amounts of food multiple times throughout the day to maintain an optimized metabolism.
  • Select the smallest size pellet your fish will accept to increase the surface area available for digestion.
  • Avoid mixing different brands of fish food, as this disrupts the carefully balanced nutritional profile of a quality diet.
  • Invest in both a high-quality fish food and an effective water conditioner to reduce long-term maintenance issues and enjoy your hobby more.
🔗 Links and Resources

Business & Sales Tools

Pond Industry Resources

Events & Communities

Social Media

  continue reading

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